Jun 29, 2010

MaxID Awarded US Police Order for Portable Biometrics

MaxID, a provider of identity solutions, announced the sale of its Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) accredited handheld biometric reader devices to the Gloucester Massachusetts Police Department. read more

AVerMedia Secures Banks in Kenya

The surveillance system of a bank not only aids crime investigation, prevent check fraud and robbery. It also provides a sense of security and boosts the confidence of customers coming in and out of the bank. read more

Atmel to Sell Smart Card Business to INSIDE Contactless

Atmel, a provider of microcontroller and touch solutions, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Smart Card (SMS) business based in Rousset, France and East Kilbride, UK to INSIDE Contactless (INSIDE) following the completion of the information and consultation process with the works council of Atmel Rousset in France (the "Works Council"). As previously announced, INSIDE signed the agreement on May 2, subject to acceptance by Atmel following completion of the information and consultation process with the Works Council. read more

NEC RFID Controls Temperature and Tracks Assets for Brazilian Hospital

NEC , a network, communications and information technology company, announced that NEC Brasil finished the initial phase of the project traceability, using RFID at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (Einstein), a health care institutions in Brazil. The project began in mid-2009 and the solution is a pioneer system in South America, which meets the specific needs of the health care sector, capable of asset tracking and visibility that is tailored specifically for the requirements and regulations of this market. readmore

Verint IP Surveillance Scores at Kentucky Sports Arena

Verint Systems announced that KFC Yum! Center implemented its IP video management platform from video intelligence solutions. Verint, along with its technology and integration partners EMC and Orion Systems Group, is delivering the robust physical security solution for the new US$252 million, 22,000-seat basketball and multipurpose arena on the Ohio River waterfront in Louisville, Kentucky. read more